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The quality or state of being pale, unhealthy, or wan.

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  • I'm no longer mocked for my "pastiness", chided for my "lack of color".
  • MOOS: Chuck considers his natural pastiness a plus.
  • When I was south, the locals made fun of my pastiness, as in jokingly telling me to put on more sunscreen.
  • I can't definitely say he blanched -- with a guy that pale, it's hard to tell when the pastiness level escalates.
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